Maggie's Place is hiring: Accountant in Phoenix

Job Purpose:

Maggie's Place is a non-profit organization located in Phoenix that is looking for a dynamic, self-starter Accountant to enhance an established accounting/finance department. This position will be responsible for grant accounting, payroll accounting, and general accounting duties. This position will report to the Vice President of Finance.

Responsibilities:

Accounting:

• Ensure deadlines for month-end close and financial reporting requirements are met and in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist with the management of all aspects of accounting activities including:
• Track and record all appropriate expenses related to government contracts and funding reports to provide accurate reimbursement invoices to funders.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, and allocations.
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly.
• Participate in and prepare for annual audits and monitoring in grantors.
• Prepare and review monthly income statement and balance sheets.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy.
• Review monthly credit card charges for accurate posting to general ledger.
• Record and amortize fixed assets.
• Working with the VP of Finance to prepare financial reports for management and Board; prepare for annual audit; all grant related accounting including the understanding of grant parameters, grant budgets, generating monthly grant billings and reporting.
• Participate in development of annual budget by tracking current expenses.
• Maintain organized records and filing system both in the cloud and physical copies.

Payroll

• Review payroll reports and allocations across multiple departments and funding sources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or relatable field preferred.
• 5-7 years of accounting experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of payroll accounting experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and ability to set applicable controls.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information and interact effectively with Executive Management Team and department heads.
• Advanced MS Office software.
• Non-profit and/or grant accounting experience a plus.
• Blackbaud FE NXT experience a plus.
• Passion for Maggie's Place.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess or have regular access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver license and active auto insurance.
• Must be able to comply and meet the national and state criminal background check, national sex offender registry, level one fingerprint clearance card, and a Motor Vehicle Records check as required by Maggie's Place.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs is required.

Work Environment

On-Site at the Family Success Center